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I have my mother in law's ( married 50 yrs, died in 1996),

I have my mother in law's ( married 50 yrs , died in 1996), 1847 Rogers Brothers. IS Eternally Yours silverware * sets. can you tell me more? is it plated , Pure silver, and value

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I don't know any further details it is used but has been kept in a glass jar with the lid on it since I have had it for yrs

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Thank you for your patience.

The Eternally Yours pattern that was originally produced by Rogers Brothers then made by International Silver when the Rogers was absorbed by them is a plated set and not sterling silver. As a rule of thumb, any sterling silver flatware pieces produced in America would be clearly marked 'sterling' on each individual piece.

Plated sets do not have a precious metal meltdown value like sterling silver does. Eternally Yours flatware sets sell for under $100 on today's auction market.

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